This book was such a different read between time travel and utopia. Plus how it's in the past now create such an interesting feel you don't know how to feel! I did love this book though!

I really enjoyed this story and the narrator does a great job at bringing it into the 21st century. The narrator changing the intonation in his voice to reflect different characters throughout the story helped me understand quickly the different characters. I found the narration and the story enjoyable!

I went into 2150 A.D. expecting science fiction, but what I found was much more philosophical than I anticipated. This is a book that uses its futuristic setting to explore consciousness, personal responsibility, and the kind of society we might create if we were willing to grow beyond our current limitations.

One of my favorite aspects was realizing how long ago it was written. So many of the ideas still feel surprisingly relevant, which made some of the discussions even more interesting. There were several moments where I paused to think about what I’d just read before moving on.

This isn’t a book driven by action. It spends a lot of time exploring its ideas through conversations and reflection, which worked for me most of the time. There were a few places where those sections ran a little long, and I found myself wishing the pacing had picked up sooner.

I’m glad I gave this one a chance. It’s thoughtful, ambitious, and willing to ask difficult questions without pretending there are easy answers. If you enjoy speculative fiction that prioritizes ideas over nonstop plot, I think this one is worth your time.

This might be one of the most out-there, genre-bending, thought-provoking books I've ever read. And this might be the first book I've said this about, but I genuinely believe it has positively changed my life, and not in a "Joe Abercrombie and Robin Hobb changed what character-driven books mean to me" way, but in a day-to-day way.

The story follows Jon, who's living in 1976 with all the conflicts, fears, and prejudices that come with that. Without spoiling anything, the story quickly splits into two timelines: his current 1976, and the radically transformed, utopian year of 2150, which takes place after a global environmental collapse that caused humans to reevaluate how things had worked and been thought about until that point.

I went in expecting some older sci-fi exploring what they thought the future might look like, but what I got was a book about what it actually takes for us to spiritually and philosophically get to the imagined utopian "Macro Man" of 2150. That wasn't what I expected, and it was a welcome surprise.

I ultimately rated the book 5 stars, but I don't think it's for everyone. If you want a fast-paced sci-fi book with a lot of action, or an easy read you can switch your brain off for, this might not be for you. It's heavy in theme, and it does get a bit heavy-handed with the philosophy, even a touch preachy at times. But if you can get past that, I'd highly recommend it.

I've never had a book make me want to be a better person, but this one did. I realise how corny that sounds, but it's true — I've never read anything like this before, and I think it's going to stick with me for years.

Well, not quite what I was expecting! An epic but dated adventure that might still inform the present day.

This story was written over fifty years ago, before home computers, let alone artificial intelligence. This near-future reimagining of a further future world brings spirituality, psychic powers, and PCs together in a marvellous soup for the imagination. Jon sleeps and slips into this future, where we learn how humanity has conquered itself through macro metaphysics. It's hard to explain and I didn't fully grok it, but essentially everyone is connected, free of micro (individual-level) shackles and momentary societal values, And everyone is happy, except for the folks who choose not to adopt this philosophy, who are properly (happily?) miserable on their own little island.

The foresight, imagination, and attempt at thinking beyond the bigotry of the day was surprising but limited. Everyone is heterosexual in this binary gender/sex world. Everyone is ... white, I assume? As per usual, whiteness is a given. And everyone agrees on what is right and good. And is rewarded for conforming. This felt more Pluribus than post-human.

The "is it real or not?" plot device hooked me. In some ways, it felt like a game (as well as a typical white male hero narrative). Of course Jon is the most supreme (or second most). All of the tropes of the golden age of sci-fi that could be grafted onto the plot were. Well, we can't have it all.

I think this is a useful thought-piece and provocative for its day. And has some wild ideas. Like everyone dropping everything to dance, just for the pure happiness of it all. (Yes, ableism is alive and well, given what the author gives us about the "perfect" bodies everyone has.) A fun romp with a few reflective prompts. And an alternative to the dour visions of a computer-mediated future.

2150 A.D. is much more than a science fiction novel—it's a philosophical exploration of what humanity could become if we learned from the mistakes of our past.

Rather than focusing on futuristic technology or action-packed adventures, Thea Alexander imagines a society that has evolved through changes in human consciousness, empathy, and personal growth. While the premise initially brought to mind classics like 1984 and Brave New World, this novel ultimately takes the opposite approach. Instead of presenting a cautionary dystopia, it offers an optimistic vision of a utopian future shaped by humanity's willingness to grow beyond fear, conflict, and division.

The discussions of spirituality and philosophy occasionally slowed the pacing for me, keeping it from being a five-star read. However, I appreciated that the book was more interested in exploring the evolution of people than simply imagining more advanced technology. Even decades after its original publication, many of its questions about society, responsibility, and human potential remain surprisingly relevant.

Readers looking for fast-paced science fiction may find this slower than expected, but those who enjoy speculative fiction that prioritizes ideas and reflection over action will likely find plenty to appreciate.

I actually enjoyed this audiobook. I enjoyed the narration. I cant put my finger on it, but his voice was soothing too me. The voice sounded very familiar. This was a great narration

The new audiobook, narrated by Vas Eli, is excellent. He delivered all of the metaphysical concepts with conviction and kept me engaged even when the story wandered into full-on woo-woo territory.

If you’re looking for hard sci-fi, this really isn’t that. But if you enjoy strange speculative fiction about consciousness, free will and what humanity could become, this is a cool trip.

Thanks to NetGalley & @hayhouseaudiobooks Pub date for the audiobook is July 28.

This book definitely has old-school sci-fi vibes, which makes sense since it was originally published in 1971. But I can also see why it’s being re-published now. The trajectory the characters envision of 1976 onward has come true so far. We’re living the partial extinction of “micro-man.”

This book wasn’t anti-religion. It was pro-“love your neighbor,” which is the ideal lifestyle. Lots of philosophy discussion but it wasn’t too technical. The sci-fi bits were very technical but it’s sci-fi so it’s ok if I don’t understand the science.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Vas Eli and it was excellent!

Thank you to NetGalley and to Hay House Audiobooks for an ALC of this book! This is my honest review.

While this is undoubtedly a sci fi novel, I think it would better be described as a philosophical journey. The author uses a future setting to explore deep mysteries of the human condition. Whether she does that successfully or not is up to the reader.

One thing that needs to be said is that this was originally published over 50 years ago. You will run into words or messages that are extremely problematic by today’s standards. Read this book with a mind towards seeing the growth and progression of society in 50 years, looking for the messages over the words and I think you will appreciate it in the end.

Was not a fan of the ending but I do appreciate the conversation the characters underwent because of it.

4.25 stars, looking forward to rereading and annotating this one.